HUD guidance opens door to homeownership for underserved households
Racial disparity has increased since the Fair Housing Act of 1968 made it illegal to refuse to sell a home
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A booming opportunity for builders: Connecting consumers with technology
As Americans grow increasingly comfortable with technology, so does the demand for connectivity and tech tools in and around the
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Homeowners crave home gyms
A survey by the National Association of Home Builders found that 47% of home buyers say having an exercise room
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Top 12 features homebuyers want in 2021
Single-family detached homes remain the most popular style among homebuyers (67%), according to a report by the National Association of
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Remote school, work drive change in home design features
Even more than remote work, remote school has had a big impact on buyers’ feelings about home design and size, NAHB found.
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Buyers feel the burn in bidding wars
Homebuyers are feeling the strain of a seller’s market, as indicated by the decline in the Home Purchase Sentiment Index
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Real estate market is red hot
Real estate platform Redfin released data in August showing 54% of the offers on its website experienced bidding wars in
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Americans aren’t changing homes—but why not?
Americans are less likely to move than they were in the 1980s, with explanations tied to demographic change, housing affordability,
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Buyers, sellers ready to act on ‘pent-up demand’ following pandemic
Acknowledging that mortgage activity was significantly lower at the end of April than it was the prior year, the MBA
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HUD tour focuses on regulatory barriers to affordable housing
HUD Secretary Ben Carson launched a listening tour in January to engage with communities around the country that are struggling
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